Harrisburg grants boost park projects across nine communities
The Department of Community Affairs announced nine more communities qualified for eleven park development projects under the state's 500 million program. Grants total 276,247 funded by the 1967 conservation recreation bond, adding to 249 grants totaling nearly 8 million for 245 recreational areas. Communities include Gilpin Township Pleasant Hills Ashley and Confluence. Grants as small as 4,600 for a playground.
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Department of Community Affairs
Gilpin Township
Pleasant Hills
Ashley Borough
Confluence Borough
Recreation plan urged for Corry city needs
The city may not need a new park if Mead Park suffices but argues for tot lots in all four wards. A Master Recreation Board is urged to create an overall plan and guidelines for recreation, noting past councils failed to prioritize leisure. The state’s $500 million project heightens the importance of leisure and community facilities.
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Corry
Mead Park
Commonwealth
New York
Grass roots opinions mix in Arlington Minnesota survey
A Grass roots opinion column notes a study showing the population shifts about 10 percent yearly, predicting a complete change in a decade excluding longtime residents and challenging merchants who argue they can rely on familiarity without advertising. The piece also covers political figures and Indian rights activism centered on LaDonna Harris and Americans for Indian Opportunity.
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Arlington, Minn
Enterprise
Indian rights clash and mine image drive in policy report
A working paper catalogs harsh truths about Indian legal status and guardianship abuse, noting only about ten Indian lawyers in private practice and widespread regulatory overload. It also criticizes Nixon era moves to polish the mineral industry image, with new Bureau of Mines branches and a debate over a Penn Central commuter grant tied to upcoming elections.
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LaDonna Harris Group
Poverty Corps
Nixon
New Haven
Penn Central
House Commerce Committee
CODAC in Phoenix Mobilizes Against Narcotics Threat
In Phoenix, CODAC formed in 1969 to coordinate a countywide anti drug program. It unites health services, churches, schools, journalists, and volunteers to educate, treat, and rehabilitate users, while backing tougher enforcement to remove pushers. Executive director Don Jackson cites progress toward control within five years.
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The
Community Organization For Drug Abuse Control
CODAC
County Medical Society
Don Jackson
Bug the Boss Cartoons and Cars of Bygone Eras
A column mixes workplace one liners about weary executives and a rattling montage of vintage cars. Jokes about bosses and wives punctuate reflections on early automotive models like Dort Franklin Saxon Packard and more, ending with memories of heirloom craftsmanship and luxury brands.
All the fine old heaps by Bill Eaton
Nostalgic reminiscence of early cars and makers including Essex Elcar Packard and Maxwell. The author recalls father selling Elcars, a 1948 Packard, an electric car trial with lever steering, and contrasts running boards and forward entry with later beetles. Groovy!
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Bill Eaton
McCormack
Packards
Ili
Packard
Corry Evening Journal details and pricing
The Corry Evening Journal lists publisher George R. Sample and GM William Eaton with staff roles, notes AP exclusivity policy, and provides subscription rates by mail and carrier. It states pricing 219.00 per year and 1700 per year in advance, plus single-copy and display advertising terms and deadlines.
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Corry Evening Journal
West South Street
Corry
George R. Sample
William Eaton
John McLaughlin
Associated Press
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